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33 Pynsent Street (PO Box 362) Horsham, 3402
Phone: 03 53821543 Fax: 03 53810524
Email admin@wimmeralegacy.com.au
Hours: 9am-5.00pm Wednesday-Friday
President L/tee Michael Krause Secretary: L/tee Neville Smith
WIMMERA LEGACY
(Incorporated)
Bulletin No. 765
October 2014
 FORTHCOMING MEETINGS 
BOARD of MANAGEMENT
TBA
PENSIONS MEETING
Thursday 30th October 2014, 11:30am for a 12:00
noon lunch. Legacy House Horsham
Thursday 16th October 2014, 10:00am. Legacy
House Horsham
WARRACKNABEAL/DONALD
Tuesday 4th November @ 4pm, Warracknabeal RSL
HORSHAM
Thursday 23rd October 2014, 10.30am, Legacy House.
CLUB DINNER MEETING
CLUB MEETING APOLOGIES
The office staff are spending increasing amounts of time chasing up attendances and
apologies for the monthly Club meetings. For catering purposes, we do require that each
member notify the Legacy Office by the Friday of the week preceding the meeting of
their attendance or apology. You can notify us by calling Legacy House on (03) 5382
1543 from Wednesday to Friday and speaking to the admin staff, or you can leave a
message on the answering machine after hours. Failure to do so in future will result in a fine
to cover the cost of catering.
FREE FIREWOOD OFFER
We have had one of our widows from Horsham receive a load of free wood
from our anonymous volunteer woodcutter and a letter of thanks has been
written expressing our thanks on behalf of the members of Wimmera Legacy
& the widow. If you are interested on behalf of any of your ladies to have a
load of wood supplied, please contact Legacy House Horsham.
*** IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ***
Due to the LAC Conference/AGM being held in Melbourne on Saturday 29
November, the Club voted to move our Annual Changeover Dinner to Sunday
23 November, preceded by the annual get-together dinner on Saturday 22
November 2014. Letters will be mailed out confirming the change of date with
further details ASAP.
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PRESIDENTS REPORT
Hello from Bronwyn and myself.
We were safely home from our travels in time to sell some badges in legacy week.
We were caught up in big rains in outback QLD, Windorah and Quilpie area; unfortunately
we could not drag the rain home with us.
It’s sad to see the effects of the dry spell on the crops and our thoughts are with the farmers
who are affected.
Badge week will probably end with a similar result to last year with thanks to all who were
out there selling, thanks to the volunteers and helpers who gave their time for legacy.
Congratulations to Louise Hobbs, she has progressed to the next stage of junior public
speaking after winning in Bendigo last week. David Natividad also did well but fell short in
the set topic section. Melbourne President Ian Harrison was very impressed with Louise
and thought that she would do very well in the state final.
I attended the change-over and presidents meeting in Albury last weekend, where Colin
Darts was inducted as their president.
At the presidents meeting a deal of information has come from CEO Jenny Walker on
issues we need to look at. The number of widows and the future projections, research data
is available on line through DVA web site, even numbers by postcode.
Woollies fund raising will now go to the RSL. If Coles were to make an offer to help we must
take it on, not to be concerned with the timing or we will miss out on the corporate dollar.
Misconduct Policy- working with children certificates and police checks are a reality, our
insurance cover is reliant on having these things in place. It’s recommended that the
misconduct policy become part of our induction of new member information package.
Information from LAC will help us with this issue.
THE CONSTITUTION: It is apparent that a majority of clubs will vote in favour of the new
constitution, it is accepted that there are issues to be resolved. This can be done at a
national conference.
A national conference of presidents is to be held on the 29 th November to cast their vote on
the constitution.
I attended the Funeral of Legatee Len Chivell on Tuesday 24th in Stawell. A large funeral
with many Ararat legatee’s in attendance.
Keep the wool show in mind and try to coax a fleece from the farmers in your area.
Dianne and Bronwyn will be very busy in the next two months preparing for the changeover in November, please help them where ever possible.
Oliver is recovering in Ballarat, Hugh is retiring and we welcome two new legatees, Gary
Coutts and Diane Arnold, to our family.
Best wishes and good health to all.
Michael and Bronwyn Krause, Legacy President.
LAUREL CLUB NEWS
The Laurel Club met on Wednesday 24th September at Legacy House in Horsham. Quilting
artist and teacher, Dawn Reinheimer gave a lovely presentation of some truly stunning
quilts and wall hangings. Eleven widows attended on the day.
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$$$ FUND-RAISING IDEAS $$$
Legatee Betty-Lou Stewart invited members to think about alternative fund-raising ideas
to assist Legacy in raising money to care for our widows. If you have some good ideas
for new activities, we would love to hear about them!
LEGACY BADGE WEEK REPORT
Badge Week was successful this year, bringing in $24,300 to date, which is
a slight increase on the previous year. We would like to extend a big thank
you to all of our Legatees and volunteers who helped out during this busy
time, and an extra special thank you to Legatee Lynne Wright for your
incredible coordinating efforts without which the event wouldn’t have been
possible.
INDUCTIONS & NOMINATIONS
We are happy to announce that Gary Coutts and Diane Arnold were inducted into the
Wimmera Legacy Club on Thursday 25th September 2014 at the Warracknabeal R.S.L.
Welcome Legatees Chris and Diane; we look forward to working with you both in the
future.
Mr Robin Coates of 35 Nunkerrie Road McKenzie Creek 3401, has been Nominated
for membership by Legatee Bill McGrath. If there are no objections, Robin will be
inducted into the Wimmera Legacy Club at the next Club meeting on Thursday 30 th
October in Horsham.
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Please direct all inquiries to Legacy House on (03) 5382 1543
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WIMMERA LEGACY 2014 ANNUAL FLEECE SHOW
This year the Horsham Agricultural Society have included us in their advertising for the
Horsham Show Fleece Competition, and are inviting their entrants to donate fleeces
from the Horsham show to the Legacy Annual Fleece Show after the event.
Shearing time is now! Please visit your local farmers to invite them to enter a fleece or
two in our show this year. Proceeds from the sale of the donated fleeces fund our work
throughout the year.
Major sponsors for the event are: Horsham Wool.
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Legacy is on Facebook. You can keep in touch with us to learn about up-coming
events by going to: www.facebook.com/wimmera.legacy.1
BUNNINGS SAUSAGE SIZZLE FUNDRAISER
The Bunnings sausage sizzle held on Saturday 13th September 2014 was a success,
bringing in $777.00 to the Club. Thank you to Legatee Rex Dumesny for organising it and to
all of the legatees who helped out on the day. The next and final sausage sizzle for the year
will be held on Sunday 2 November 2014. If you would like to volunteer, please contact
the office on (03) 5382 1543 ASAP.
RESIGNATIONS
It is with regret that we accept the resignation of Hugh Thomson from Warracknabeal.
We’re grateful to you Hugh for you contributions to the Wimmera Legacy Club, and we wish
you the very best in your future endeavours. You will be sadly missed. Happy birthday for
October 14th Hugh.
PENSION INCREASE
From 20 September 2014, veterans, their partners, war widows and widowers across
Australia will see an increase to their pensions.
I am pleased to confirm that the Abbott Government has delivered upon its promise to
annually index the income limit for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) to CPI.
This will provide a fairer income limit for card holders and will mean around 120 additional
DVA clients will now be eligible for the Card in 2014-15.
As pension rates are calculated on a daily basis, the next pension paid after the 20
September increase (on payday 2 October 2014) will be paid partly at the old rate and
partly at the new rate. The first full payment at the new rates of pension will be payday 16
October 2014.
The table below highlights the key changes to fortnightly rates.
Pension Increase
Pension
Old Rate (per fortnight)
New Rate (per fortnight)
Increase
Aged Pension DVA/Centrelink - single
Aged Pension – couples
(combined)
Service Pension—single
$842.80
$635.30
$1,270.60
$842.80
$854.30
$644.00
$1,288.00
$854.30
$11.50
$8.70
$17.40
$11.50
Service Pension—couples (each)
(combined)
$635.30
$1,270.60
$644.00
$1,288.00
$8.70
$17.40
War Widow(er)’s Pension
Income Support Supplement
$856.20
$252.40
$868.00
$256.00
$11.80
$3.60
Special Rate (TPI) of Disability Pension
Intermediate Rate of Disability Pension
Extreme Disablement Adjustment
$1,293.20
$877.80
$714.10
$1,311.30
$890.10
$724.20
$18.10
$12.30
$10.10
100 per cent General Rate of Disability Pension
CSHC income limit (single – annual))
(combined partnered – annual)
$459.60
$50,000
$80,000
$466.10
$51,500
$82,400
$6.50
$1,500
$2,400
These are the maximum rates of payment and include any Clean Energy Supplement
payable.
Pensions are indexed twice a year in March and September. A full list of pension rates are
available on www.dva.gov.au or by calling 133 254 or 1800 555 254 from regional
Australia.
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LEGACY JUNIOR PUBLIC SPEAKING AWARDS
Kaniva College student Louise Hobbs and St Brigid’s College student Gerard Natividad
competed in the Preliminary Finals of the 2014 Junior Public Speaking Awards at Bendigo
Legacy Club on Tuesday 16th September. Both students spoke excellently. Louise Hobbs
will go through to compete at the Victorian Final at Southbank in Melbourne on Thursday
16th October 2014. We congratulate both students, and wish Louise well on the day!
CLUB DINNERS
President Michael Krause and Legatee Bill McGrath will be attending the Ararat Legacy
Club change-over dinner on Saturday 8th November. Legatees are invited to attend and
represent the Wimmera Legacy Club. If you are interested in attending, please contact
Legacy House in Horsham on (03) 5382 1543 for details.
EXHIBITION: THE WIMMERA and THE GREAT WAR
HRAG Jubilee Hall 21 Roberts Avenue
29 August - 23 November 2014
A small brown leather diary lies open, cascading out is a monographed handkerchief, small
black and white photographs of friends and family, a leave pass carried since his training
days, a letter from his mother and a pressed leaf inscribed: from MOLLIE. Carried by a
young soldier from Lubeck, lost on the field of France when only 21, these personal
mementos are now treasured markers of one family's sacrifice.
It is the way that the events and effects of The Great War were recorded and shared within
our community that is at the heart of this exhibition. Through letters and cards that crossed
oceans a century ago, objects of daily life from the battlefield, and recordings of life on the
home front we pause to reflect on the events that changed our region and nation.
These stories, mementos, and signifiers of commemoration have been drawn from the
Horsham, Natimuk and Dimboola Historical Societies, and Warracknabeal and District
Historical Society; Horsham, Natimuk and Warracknabeal Returned Servicemen Leagues;
and responses to our public call out that unearthed numerous family collections.
The Wimmera and the Great War records, memorialises and celebrates over 115
servicemen and women and the communities that supported them. This sample of our
regions participation is a starting point for us all to reflect on family, community, and service
over the coming four years as we mark the centenary of The Great War.
An HRAG exhibition supported by the Australian Government under the Anzac Centenary
Local Grants Program
Copied from: http://www.horshamartgallery.com.au/Exhibitions/Current.html, 2/10/14
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VALE – LEN CHIVELL
Passed away September 2014
Len was a former member of Wimmera Legacy Club who transferred to Ararat
Legacy Club in February of 2004. He was a valued member of the
Karkarooc/Birchip branch, who looked after the widows in Hopetoun. Len will
be sorely missed, and our thoughts are with his wife Mollie and his family at
this time.
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LEGATEE BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH
L/tee Andrew Robertson – 16/10/14
L/tee Jill Hendy – 26/10/14
L/tee Pamela Pratt – 1/10/14
L/tee Bev Joyce – 1/10/14
L/tee Winston Gould – 2/10/14
L/tee Carmel Armstrong – 30/10/14
LEGATEES AWAY THIS MONTH
L/tee Carmel Armstrong, from 4/9/14 to 20/9/14
WIDOW’S BIRTHDAYS
Mrs Betty Fitzgerald of Horsham, 92 on 29/10/14
Mrs Edna Schultz of Horsham, 94 on 16/10/14
Mrs Daphne Grace of Horsham, 92 on 8/10/14
Mrs Dulcie Robertson of Horsham, 99 on 31/10/14
Mrs Winifred Dixon of Horsham, 98 on 10/10/14
Mrs Ruby Gray of Horsham, 92 on 15/10/14
Mrs Maureen Giles of Horsham, 93 on 14/10/14
Mrs Florence Craig of Nhill, 92 on 22/10/14
Mrs Myra Gazelle of Dimboola, 98 on 11/10/14
Mrs Marjory Wilson of Nhill, 96 on 13/10/14
Mrs Mary Kilpatrick of Nhill, 93 on 14/10/14
Mrs Augusta Farran of Edenhope, 97 on 9/10/14
Mrs Alison Goldsbury of Donald, 90 on 9/10/14
Mrs Doreen Galvin of Warracknabeal, 90 on 17/10/14
Mrs Muriel Ferguson of Warracknabeal, 91 on 2/10/14
Mrs Elaine Atkin of Warracknabeal, 92 on 11/10/14
Mrs Joyce Witney of Warracknabeal, 93 on 7/10/14
WIDOWS PASSED AWAY
Mrs Sharon Garrick of Murtoa passed away 26/8/14
Mrs Dulcie Byron of Warracknabeal passed away 17/9/14